Miami Parking Authority

The Miami Parking Authority, officially known as the Department of Off-Street Parking of the City of Miami, is a self-sustaining agency located in Miami, Florida. Established in 1955, MPA is an agency of the City of Miami, employing 67 individuals and generating around $50 million in annual revenue. MPA manages and develops parking spaces throughout the city, encompassing over 34,000 spaces in total. These spaces include 15 parking garages, 75 surface lots, and 11,200 on-street spaces. MPA aims to provide efficient parking solutions for the public and contribute to the city's economic growth. MPA is responsible for enforcing parking regulations alongside the City of Miami Police Department and Miami-Dade County. The agency operates on a self-sustaining model, utilizing parking revenues for operations and returning any surplus funds to the City of Miami. Ticket citation revenues are directly payable to Miami-Dade County. The agency's website, miamiparking.com, offers information about parking rates, locations, and other relevant details.